Welcome to 5 O’Clock Reflections, a daily blog by Hemant Rustogi as he explores lessons learned in life, business, and his quest for wisdom. Each month Hemant invites a person who intrigues him, to join him for a 5 pm interview to share their insights over their favorite cocktail. You can learn more here.
Quietly Efficient
March 20, 2018 by
There are those that beat their chests seeking laurels and validation for the work they do. And then there are those that quietly go about their business, making things happen, efficiently. Be the second type. If you have to justify your talents, … [Continue reading]
Balance. Restored.
March 19, 2018 by
My eyes scanned the sea of people getting off the airport tram and heading towards the exit. I saw Rohini navigating through the mass of humanity, luggage piled high. Her tiny frame lost in the crowd of people, and bags, moving with urgency. I … [Continue reading]
Words of Wisdom
March 16, 2018 by
Stay in "student mode" The best leaders I know see learning as a daily practice — Simon Sinek … [Continue reading]
Jose
March 15, 2018 by
He came to America, in the middle of the night, on a boat from Cuba over 20 years ago. He paid 5,000 pesos to an “agent” in Miami to make the four hour trip on a makeshift vessel. Even today, that is a fortune. Eighteen nervous strangers huddled … [Continue reading]
